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HS5 3TU - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - An t-Ob

Na h-Eileanan Siar, An t-Ob

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: Low

Climate risk summary for HS5 3TU

HS5 3TU in An t-Ob has a Very low flood risk. Heat risk is Lower, with a median (50th percentile) of 2 days above 25°C per year, averaged over the 2021-2040 period under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario (Met Office UKCP18). Air quality is Low at PM2.5 3.1 μg/m³, within the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR).

How does HS5 3TU compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 95% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 95% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes

What is the flood risk in HS5 3TU?

Flood risk at HS5 3TU is rated Very Low, based on SEPA flood mapping.

SEPA flood zone data shows very low flood risk for HS5 3TU in An t-Ob. The band reflects the highest flood risk within the postcode; some properties within this postcode may face little or no direct flood risk. For a specific property, a conveyancing search will confirm the exact flood zone position.

How is the air quality in HS5 3TU?

Air quality at HS5 3TU is rated Low, based on Defra UK-AIR annual mean PM2.5 data. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) comes primarily from road traffic, industry, and domestic burning. Long-term exposure above the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³ is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular health risks. Buyers and renters in higher air quality risk areas may wish to consider whether the property is near busy roads or industrial sources.

Where does this data come from?

This LocalRisk report for HS5 3TU draws on four official UK open data sources: SEPA flood mapping, Met Office UKCP18 climate projections, Defra UK-AIR PM2.5 monitoring, and British Geological Survey GeoClimate subsidence mapping. Risk ratings are a screening tool, complementing - not replacing - the searches and surveys ordered as part of a property transaction. Data covers Na h-Eileanan Siar and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Na h-Eileanan Siar area

Na h-Eileanan Siar (the Western Isles) has an exposed Atlantic island setting with low-lying coastlines, peatland and limited shelter and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, strongly influenced by maritime weather and frequent rainfall.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for HS5 3NR is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/HS53NR, and you can compare HS5 3TU side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.